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Javier Iglesias-Pino1, Alba Herrero-Molleda1, Jaime Fernández-Fernández1
1Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, AMRED, Human Movement and Sports Performance Analysis, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 23, 2022
Summary
This study found that while PowerTap and Power2Max power meters are largely interchangeable for assessing cycling performance, Power2Max may underestimate power during short, high-intensity efforts.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Cycling Biomechanics
Background:
- Power meters are crucial for evaluating road-cycling performance.
- Interchangeability of different power meter devices in competitive settings remains under-analyzed.
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